Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer

Blendontwp; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blendon Township in Westerville, Ohio seeks a Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer to lead day-to-day compliance and zoning activities. The role reports to the Township Administrator and oversees complaint-based enforcement and zoning requests.

Responsibilities include researching ownership, addressing inquiries, conducting inspections, issuing abatements, and preparing written reports. Requires strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills; driving a valid Ohio license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and codes.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Equivalent to completion of a high school diploma.
• 0–2 years of recent full-time work experience performing similar duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computers and various software and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Researches property ownership and zoning background.
• Responds to public inquiries and nuisance abatement complaints and explains policies and regulations.
• Conducts field investigations and property inspections for violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, high grass, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing, and related ordinances.
• Photographs evidence; contacts responsible persons; maintains case files.
• Issues warnings and abatements for violations of Township Codes.
• Provides information and statistics in written reports for Township Administrator and officials.
• Maintains records and court evidence documentation.
• Works with homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses and groups to improve neighborhoods through education and enforcement.
• Coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with the Township Administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Judgment & discretion

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Blendon Township in Westerville, Ohio seeks a Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer to lead day-to-day compliance and zoning activities. The role reports to the Township Administrator and oversees complaint-based enforcement and zoning requests.

Responsibilities include researching ownership, addressing inquiries, conducting inspections, issuing abatements, and preparing written reports. Requires strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills; driving a valid Ohio license is required.